3 Best Neurosurgeons in Wollongong

“Dr Matthias Jaeger is a dually qualified Neurosurgeon, having trained in both Germany and Australia. He completed his neurosurgical training in Germany in 2007. He has a particular interest in managing cervical and lumbar spinal disease, as well as brain tumour operations, cerebrovascular disease, and hydrocephalus management. Dr Matthias Jaeger is a member of the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia, the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, the Cooperative Trials Group for Neuro-Oncology (GOGNO), and the International Society for Hydrocephalus and Cerebrospinal Fluid Disorders. Dr Jaeger has a comprehensive neurosurgical practice, covering all aspects of cranial, spinal and peripheral nerve conditions. He also treats trigeminal neuralgia with microvascular decompression and percutaneous techniques. He strives to provide the highest standard of care in line with the most reliable medical evidence. Dr Matthias Jaeger is dedicated to serving the Illawarra and Shoalhaven areas with exceptional neurosurgical services.”

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“Dr Ravi Kumar Cherukuri is a Neurosurgeon who is involved in the diagnosis and treatment of all brain and spine related conditions. He provides intracranial surgery, including minimally invasive techniques, spine decompression and stabilisation and traumatic brain and spine injuries. Dr Ravi Kumar Cherukuri graduated from Andhra University. He completed his neurosurgical training at the Regional Neurosurgery Centre in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, before finishing a fellowship in pediatric neurosurgery at the Children’s Hospital of Michigan in Detroit, USA. He also completed a skull base and cerebrovascular surgery fellowship at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport, USA. Dr Ravi Kumar Cherukuri takes pride in his commitment to patient care, consistently striving for the highest levels of patient satisfaction while demonstrating extensive knowledge in clinical neurosurgical services. He serves as a Visiting Medical Officer in the Department of Neurosurgery at Wollongong Hospital and Wollongong Private Hospital. Dr Ravi Kumar Cherukuri sees patients at Seaview Clinic at Wollongong Private Hospital and at South Coast Orthopaedic Clinic in Nowra. Additionally, he is a Clinical Associate Professor with the Graduate School of Medicine at the University of Wollongong. Dr Ravi Kumar Cherukuri is multilingual and speaks English, Telugu, and Hindi. He currently holds the position of Head of the Department of Neurosurgery at Wollongong Hospital and serves as the Director of the Neurosurgery Training Program at the same hospital.”

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“Dr Thomas Pitham holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from the University of New South Wales, Australia. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. Dr Thomas Pitham provides surgical care for patients with complex neurological conditions, including brain, spine, and peripheral nerve-related issues. He is dedicated to delivering the highest level of comprehensive neurosurgical care, compassionately and professionally. Additionally, Dr Thomas Pitham is an active member of a multidisciplinary cancer care team that coordinates treatment for individuals with brain or spinal cord cancer. Dr Thomas Pitham is available for consultations at Illawarra Neurosurgery, Sydney Children's Hospital (Randwick), and Wollongong Private Hospital.”

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